Herbert Terrace Fulwell, Sunderland
8 addresses across 1 postcode (SR5), about 30 m long. USRN 38731930.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £270,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Sunderland costs £2,197 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sunderland, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 31 to 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fulwell Medical Centre,, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £253,750 | £220,000 | £287,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £72,778 | £72,778 | £72,778 |
| 1995 | 1 | £44,950 | £44,950 | £44,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Feb 2024 | 1 SR5 1RL | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2023 | 2 SR5 1RL | Terraced | £287,500 | |
| 7 Aug 2023 | 4 SR5 1RL | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 11 May 2001 | 1 SR5 1RL | Semi-detached | £72,778 | |
| 12 Jul 1995 | 2 SR5 1RL | Terraced | £44,950 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 130 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (1); House, end-terrace (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (2); 1950-1966 (1); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Sunderland in 2026-27: Band D £2,197 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,465 | £1,709 | £1,953 | £2,197 | £2,685 | £3,174 | £3,662 | £4,394 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (58% of about 660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Sunderland.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Thornbeck College site: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Thornbeck College site: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Carley Hill School, Emsworth Road: up to 115 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 31 m and 37 m above sea level (35 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 1RL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.5 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Seaburn (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Stadium Of Light (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Newcastle Road-Herbert Terrace Seaburn Dene | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Car parks | The Magnum Hotel Car Park (Reservation) | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 22.1 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fulwell Medical Centre, | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sea Road Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ramshaw & Silver Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Monkwearmouth Hospital | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Southwick Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,220 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 12 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shields Road Allotments 9.8 ha | 130 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is First World War early warning acoustic mirror on Namey Hill, 570m north of Carley Hill Cricket Ground, a scheduled monument, 570 m (0.4 miles) south. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| First World War early warning acoustic mirror on Namey Hill, 570m north of Carley Hill Cricket Ground | Scheduled monument | 570 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Fulwell Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Roker Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Namey Hill | Hill | 410 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Thirlwell Bank | Cliff or slope | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Whitburn Sands | Beach | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Whitburn Bay | Bay | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Polka Hole | Wetland | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| West Plantation | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 2 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 6 |
8 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sunderland: see them on the Sunderland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fulwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Fulwell Infant School Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Southwick Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Redby Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grange Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Red House Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Willow Wood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller \& Carter Steakhouse SR5 1JT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Bellini SR6 8LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Barbara Priestman 6th Form SR6 8LG | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Carmichael's SR6 8LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Premier SR6 8LP | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Seaburn Dene SR6 8LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Seaburn Dene SR6 8LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Haversham Park (17); On or near A184 (3); On or near Skiddaw Drive (1); On or near Barton Court (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 64% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SR5 1RL: 8 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Skiddaw Drive · Alston Crescent · Barton Court · Haversham Park · Jefferson Close · Newcastle Road · Lunedale Avenue · The Square · Wasdale Court · Dovedale Road · Shields Road · Kentmere Avenue
All the streets in SR5 and across Sunderland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.